Archive for tag: state funding

Penn State lacks state funding for students

March 15, 2011 6:25 pm Online Education News

Funding from the state of Pennsylvania is drastically lower at Penn State than other state universities, according to a new survey of state support for flagship universities. Based on figures from 2008, the Chronicle survey states Penn State received  $2373 per student from the state — less than half the amount every other state university [...]

As demand rises, States cut aid to college students

August 12, 2009 10:21 am Financial Aid

At least 12 states are reducing award sizes, eliminating grants, and more rigidly controlling eligibility guidelines. Even though the states are cutting or winding down these programs there are a greater number of students seeking financial aid.